Divorce Lawyer Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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Divorce Lawyer Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Divorce Lawyer make in Washington, DC?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Divorce Lawyer in Washington, DC is $172,012. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $132,225 to a high of $197,359, with most professionals earning between $151,186 and $185,280.

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Divorce Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Divorce Lawyer Salary $132,225 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Divorce Lawyer Salary $151,186 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Divorce Lawyer Salary $172,012 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Divorce Lawyer Salary $185,280 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Divorce Lawyer Salary $197,359 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
25% $151,186 10% $132,225 90% $197,359 75% $185,280 $172,012 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Divorce Lawyer

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney IV

    7 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Divorce Lawyer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Divorce Lawyer ranges from $151,186 to $185,280 with the average base salary of $172,012. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $156,104 to $212,572 with the average total cash compensation of $183,733.
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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